Office Manager

About us
Chasing Cars is Australia’s most independent new car review website. We are a Sydney-based media business specialising in automotive content. Our team of editors, journalists, photographers and support staff produce some of Australia’s best car reviews.

Chasing Cars is owned by Auto & General (A&G), which provides great products and services to safeguard our customers in their time of need. A&G’s range of general insurance products protect customers on the road, at home and on holiday with various Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents, Pet products as well as Roadside Assistance.

Our culture of ‘high performance with high integrity’ underpins our values and the way we interact with our customers, the community and each other. We’re excited about the future and we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia’s best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.

Purpose of the Role 
The Chasing Cars Office Manager supports the editors and wider Chasing Cars staff by maintaining efficient office processes. The Office Manager manages the day-to-day operation of newsroom administration, including vehicle fleet management and expense management, as well as communicating with key internal and external partners. In addition, the EA/OC assists the editor with selected executive assistant tasks.

Position Accountabilities

• Efficiently manage administrative and logistical processes to provide a smooth working environment for editorial and other staff
• Coordinate the Chasing Cars calendar, including the booking of press vehicles and launch travel arrangements
• Oversee the safe and careful intake, usage, storage and relinquishment of press vehicles
• Communicate regularly with external automaker staff to maintain strong working relationships and access to key press vehicles
• Foster strong relationships with key internal and external partners, including fellow A&G staff, in addition to external service providers, locations and event facilities
• Assist the editor and deputy editor in executing the logistics for major internal events, including Car of the Year and megatests
• Assist the team with selected administrative tasks, including calendar management
• Assist in the management of contractors and corresponding finance and human resources enquiries
• Efficiently manage the reporting of own expenses and those of the editor
• Act in accordance with A&G’s values, relevant guidelines and legislation without exception, communicating our values and ensuring systems and processes are compliant
• Perform other reasonable and relevant activities as requested from time to time to meet operational requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Highly intuitive interpersonal and office management skills are essential
• Possession of a current and valid Australian driver’s licence is essential (manual licence desirable though not necessary)
• A business college qualification or similar training is desirable
• An understanding of the types and brands of cars sold in Australia is desirable (though not essential)
• A level of interest in journalism and/or the automotive industry is advantageous

Our Perks

• Extra leave - Enjoy additional leave days on us! You’ll receive a paid ‘ME’ day and one paid volunteer leave day annually. Team members can also purchase up to two additional weeks of leave per year.
• Paid parental leave - We support our new parents with paid parental leave and other benefits.
• Workplace giving - If you’re passionate about a cause, then we are too – we offer workplace giving and we’ll dollar match your donations to registered charities.
• Development opportunities - We’re championing your development with internal programs and access to a wide range of online courses.
• Employee discounts - You’ll receive discounts on Budget Direct insurance products.
• Reward and recognition - We reward high performance with employee recognition, reward and incentive schemes.
• Onsite facilities – There are excellent end-of-trip facilities on offer and private spaces for nursing mothers.
• Get social - Join our vibrant social and community activities including annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events across each of our sites.

If you are seeking a new challenge and would enjoy the opportunity to work in a growing and changing business, click on the APPLY NOW button and submit your application.

Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.

*A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.